DRC set to overtake Ethiopia as sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth largest economy
The Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to become sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, overtaking Ethiopia in a shift that reflects changing economic dynamics across the continent. According to projections by the International Monetary Fund, Congo’s gross domestic product is expected to reach about $123 billion this year, narrowly surpassing Ethiopia’s estimated $122…